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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.96, 1,136.84 and 750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.96, 1,136.84 and 750.32 is: 1,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.96 : 1,136.84 = 750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.96/1,136.84 = 750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.96x = 1,136.84 × 750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.96x = 852,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,993.79/758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.90

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