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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,132.04 and 745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,132.04 and 745.52 is: 1,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,132.04 = 745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,132.04 = 745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,132.04 × 745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 843,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,954.66/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.37

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