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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,134.65 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,134.65 and 754.96 is: 1,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,134.65 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,134.65 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,134.65 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 856,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,615.36/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.17

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