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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,146.15 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,146.15 and 758.70 is: 1,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,146.15 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,146.15 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,146.15 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 869,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,584.01/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.06

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