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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.77, 1,129 and 715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.77, 1,129 and 715.74 is: 1,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.77 : 1,129 = 715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.77/1,129 = 715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.77x = 1,129 × 715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.77x = 808,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,070.46/752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.46

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