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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.21, 1,130.22 and 755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.21, 1,130.22 and 755.11 is: 1,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.21 : 1,130.22 = 755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.21/1,130.22 = 755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.21x = 1,130.22 × 755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.21x = 853,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,440.42/759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.12

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