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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,133.64 and 717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,133.64 and 717.96 is: 1,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,133.64 = 717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,133.64 = 717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,133.64 × 717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 813,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,908.17/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.28

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