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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.15, 1,127.94 and 743.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.15, 1,127.94 and 743.62 is: 1,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.15 : 1,127.94 = 743.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.15/1,127.94 = 743.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.15x = 1,127.94 × 743.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.15x = 838,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,758.74/756.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.25

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