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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,129.48 and 677.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,129.48 and 677.85 is: 1,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,129.48 = 677.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,129.48 = 677.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,129.48 × 677.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 765,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,618.02/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.13

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