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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,135.15 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,135.15 and 552.83 is: 829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,135.15 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,135.15 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,135.15 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 627,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,537.92/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.26

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