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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.36, 1,130.76 and 681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.36, 1,130.76 and 681.92 is: 1,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.36 : 1,130.76 = 681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.36/1,130.76 = 681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.36x = 1,130.76 × 681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.36x = 771,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,087.86/755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.82

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