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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,125.77 and 702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,125.77 and 702.46 is: 1,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,125.77 = 702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,125.77 = 702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,125.77 × 702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 790,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,808.39/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.15

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