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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,135.37 and 752.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,135.37 and 752.77 is: 1,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,135.37 = 752.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,135.37 = 752.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,135.37 × 752.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 854,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,672.47/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.10

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