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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.88, 1,122.84 and 756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.88, 1,122.84 and 756.72 is: 1,119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.88 : 1,122.84 = 756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.88/1,122.84 = 756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.88x = 1,122.84 × 756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.88x = 849,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,675.48/758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.64

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