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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.81, 1,141.29 and 753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.81, 1,141.29 and 753.30 is: 1,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.81 : 1,141.29 = 753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.81/1,141.29 = 753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.81x = 1,141.29 × 753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.81x = 859,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,733.76/761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.55

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