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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.63, 1,134.61 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.63, 1,134.61 and 752.16 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.63 : 1,134.61 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.63/1,134.61 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.63x = 1,134.61 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.63x = 853,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,408.26/757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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