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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.68, 1,132.02 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.68, 1,132.02 and 716.32 is: 1,073.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.68 : 1,132.02 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.68/1,132.02 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.68x = 1,132.02 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.68x = 810,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,888.57/755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.06

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