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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.36, 1,133.24 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.36, 1,133.24 and 683.06 is: 1,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.36 : 1,133.24 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.36/1,133.24 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.36x = 1,133.24 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.36x = 774,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,061.83/755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.77

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