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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,127.73 and 715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,127.73 and 715.48 is: 1,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,127.73 = 715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,127.73 = 715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,127.73 × 715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 806,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,868.26/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.55

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