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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.23, 1,046.85 and 750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.23, 1,046.85 and 750.30 is: 1,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.23 : 1,046.85 = 750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.23/1,046.85 = 750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.23x = 1,046.85 × 750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.23x = 785,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,452.67/757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.27

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