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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.28, 1,135.39 and 642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.28, 1,135.39 and 642.92 is: 967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.28 : 1,135.39 = 642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.28/1,135.39 = 642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.28x = 1,135.39 × 642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.28x = 729,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,964.94/754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.76

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