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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,125.99 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,125.99 and 712.44 is: 1,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,125.99 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,125.99 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,125.99 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 802,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,200.32/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.62

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