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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.20, 1,132.80 and 750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.20, 1,132.80 and 750.40 is: 1,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.20 : 1,132.80 = 750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.20/1,132.80 = 750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.20x = 1,132.80 × 750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.20x = 850,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,053.12/755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.60

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