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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,134.12 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,134.12 and 508.04 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,134.12 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,134.12 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,134.12 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 576,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,178.32/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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