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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,136.28 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,136.28 and 716.56 is: 1,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,136.28 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,136.28 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,136.28 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 814,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,212.80/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.75

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