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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,134.42 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,134.42 and 674.88 is: 1,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,134.42 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,134.42 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,134.42 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 765,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,597.37/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.86

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