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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,133.82 and 753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,133.82 and 753.28 is: 1,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,133.82 = 753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,133.82 = 753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,133.82 × 753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 854,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,083.93/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.31

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