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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.02, 1,136.89 and 551.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.02, 1,136.89 and 551.00 is: 829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.02 : 1,136.89 = 551.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.02/1,136.89 = 551.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.02x = 1,136.89 × 551.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.02x = 626,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,426.82/755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.68

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