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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,132.20 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,132.20 and 685.44 is: 1,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,132.20 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,132.20 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,132.20 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 776,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,055.17/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.51

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