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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,127.75 and 740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,127.75 and 740.68 is: 1,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,127.75 = 740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,127.75 = 740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,127.75 × 740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 835,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,295.35/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.43

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