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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,128.71 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,128.71 and 750.96 is: 1,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,128.71 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,128.71 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,128.71 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 847,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,616.06/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.20

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