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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.02, 1,132.80 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.02, 1,132.80 and 648.10 is: 972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.02 : 1,132.80 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.02/1,132.80 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.02x = 1,132.80 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.02x = 734,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,167.68/755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.38

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