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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,131.32 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,131.32 and 657.92 is: 985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,131.32 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,131.32 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,131.32 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 744,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,309.11/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.69

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