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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,046.22 and 757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,046.22 and 757.28 is: 1,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,046.22 = 757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,046.22 = 757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,046.22 × 757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 792,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,281.48/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.91

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