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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.96, 1,125.12 and 747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.96, 1,125.12 and 747.56 is: 1,112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.96 : 1,125.12 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.96/1,125.12 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.96x = 1,125.12 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.96x = 841,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,094.71/755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.62

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