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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,127.01 and 732.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,127.01 and 732.53 is: 1,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,127.01 = 732.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,127.01 = 732.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,127.01 × 732.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 825,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,563.00/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.60

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