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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,122.83 and 746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,122.83 and 746.96 is: 1,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,122.83 = 746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,122.83 = 746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,122.83 × 746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 838,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,702.55/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.78

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