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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.53, 1,141.74 and 757.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.53, 1,141.74 and 757.02 is: 1,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.53 : 1,141.74 = 757.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.53/1,141.74 = 757.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.53x = 1,141.74 × 757.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.53x = 864,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,320.01/760.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.47

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