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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.53, 1,143.24 and 758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.53, 1,143.24 and 758.02 is: 1,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.53 : 1,143.24 = 758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.53/1,143.24 = 758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.53x = 1,143.24 × 758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.53x = 866,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,598.78/761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.97

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