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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,133.73 and 653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,133.73 and 653.31 is: 979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,133.73 = 653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,133.73 = 653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,133.73 × 653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 740,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,677.15/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.15

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