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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.12, 1,143.42 and 753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.12, 1,143.42 and 753.64 is: 1,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.12 : 1,143.42 = 753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.12/1,143.42 = 753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.12x = 1,143.42 × 753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.12x = 861,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,727.05/760.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.67

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