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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,140.30 and 754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,140.30 and 754.20 is: 1,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,140.30 = 754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,140.30 = 754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,140.30 × 754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 860,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,014.26/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.19

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