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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,139.81 and 747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,139.81 and 747.06 is: 1,125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,139.81 = 747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,139.81 = 747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,139.81 × 747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 851,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,502.72/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.39

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