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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,041.54 and 754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,041.54 and 754.12 is: 1,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,041.54 = 754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,041.54 = 754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,041.54 × 754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 785,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,446.14/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.57

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