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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.95, 1,346.37 and 755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.95, 1,346.37 and 755.88 is: 1,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.95 : 1,346.37 = 755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.95/1,346.37 = 755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.95x = 1,346.37 × 755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.95x = 1,017,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,698.10/975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.78

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