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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.76, 1,135.68 and 717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.76, 1,135.68 and 717.44 is: 1,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.76 : 1,135.68 = 717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.76/1,135.68 = 717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.76x = 1,135.68 × 717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.76x = 814,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,782.26/757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.25

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