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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.47, 1,132.24 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.47, 1,132.24 and 657.57 is: 985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.47 : 1,132.24 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.47/1,132.24 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.47x = 1,132.24 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.47x = 744,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,527.06/755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.52

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