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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.17, 1,130.47 and 685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.17, 1,130.47 and 685.76 is: 1,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.17 : 1,130.47 = 685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.17/1,130.47 = 685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.17x = 1,130.47 × 685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.17x = 775,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,223.74/755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.56

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