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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.96, 1,138.34 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.96, 1,138.34 and 751.32 is: 1,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.96 : 1,138.34 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.96/1,138.34 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.96x = 1,138.34 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.96x = 855,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,257.61/759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.40

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