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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,131.13 and 654.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,131.13 and 654.49 is: 979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,131.13 = 654.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,131.13 = 654.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,131.13 × 654.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 740,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,313.27/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.12

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