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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,135.35 and 752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,135.35 and 752.67 is: 1,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,135.35 = 752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,135.35 = 752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,135.35 × 752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 854,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,543.88/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.17

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