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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.46, 1,138.40 and 754.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.46, 1,138.40 and 754.41 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.46 : 1,138.40 = 754.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.46/1,138.40 = 754.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.46x = 1,138.40 × 754.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.46x = 858,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,820.34/758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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