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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,131.90 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,131.90 and 652.20 is: 977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,131.90 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,131.90 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,131.90 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 738,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,225.18/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.26

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