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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,155.21 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,155.21 and 750.56 is: 1,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,155.21 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,155.21 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,155.21 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 867,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,054.42/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.55

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