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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.63, 1,136.11 and 753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.63, 1,136.11 and 753.16 is: 1,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.63 : 1,136.11 = 753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.63/1,136.11 = 753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.63x = 1,136.11 × 753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.63x = 855,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,672.61/758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.92

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