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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.52, 1,136.64 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.52, 1,136.64 and 719.96 is: 1,080.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.52 : 1,136.64 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.52/1,136.64 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.52x = 1,136.64 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.52x = 818,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,335.33/757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.28

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