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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,128.69 and 744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,128.69 and 744.12 is: 1,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,128.69 = 744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,128.69 = 744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,128.69 × 744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 839,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,880.80/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.00

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