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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,128.68 and 745.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,128.68 and 745.43 is: 1,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,128.68 = 745.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,128.68 = 745.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,128.68 × 745.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 841,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,351.93/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.47

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