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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.34, 1,141.19 and 757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.34, 1,141.19 and 757.55 is: 1,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.34 : 1,141.19 = 757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.34/1,141.19 = 757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.34x = 1,141.19 × 757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.34x = 864,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,508.48/760.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.00

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