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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.12, 1,135.36 and 752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.12, 1,135.36 and 752.66 is: 1,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.12 : 1,135.36 = 752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.12/1,135.36 = 752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.12x = 1,135.36 × 752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.12x = 854,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,540.06/758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.18

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