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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.27, 1,125.87 and 714.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.27, 1,125.87 and 714.23 is: 1,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.27 : 1,125.87 = 714.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.27/1,125.87 = 714.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.27x = 1,125.87 × 714.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.27x = 804,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,126.56/755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.69

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