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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,127.99 and 676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,127.99 and 676.85 is: 1,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,127.99 = 676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,127.99 = 676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,127.99 × 676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 763,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,473.55/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.63

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