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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.47, 1,041.87 and 678.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.47, 1,041.87 and 678.01 is: 935.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.47 : 1,041.87 = 678.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.47/1,041.87 = 678.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.47x = 1,041.87 × 678.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.47x = 706,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,398.28/755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.04

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