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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.62, 1,146.52 and 758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.62, 1,146.52 and 758.62 is: 1,146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.62 : 1,146.52 = 758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.62/1,146.52 = 758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.62x = 1,146.52 × 758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.62x = 869,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,773.00/758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.52

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