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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,138.82 and 745.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,138.82 and 745.38 is: 1,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,138.82 = 745.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,138.82 = 745.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,138.82 × 745.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 848,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,853.65/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.47

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