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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.49, 1,042.99 and 556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.49, 1,042.99 and 556.15 is: 767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.49 : 1,042.99 = 556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.49/1,042.99 = 556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.49x = 1,042.99 × 556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.49x = 580,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,058.89/755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.79

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