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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.76, 1,130.61 and 654.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.76, 1,130.61 and 654.15 is: 978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.76 : 1,130.61 = 654.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.76/1,130.61 = 654.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.76x = 1,130.61 × 654.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.76x = 739,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,588.53/755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.60

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