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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,126.42 and 714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,126.42 and 714.62 is: 1,065.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,126.42 = 714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,126.42 = 714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,126.42 × 714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 804,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,962.26/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.24

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