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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.89, 1,140.19 and 747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.89, 1,140.19 and 747.60 is: 1,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.89 : 1,140.19 = 747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.89/1,140.19 = 747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.89x = 1,140.19 × 747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.89x = 852,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,410.57/759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.76

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