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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,137.90 and 754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,137.90 and 754.49 is: 1,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,137.90 = 754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,137.90 = 754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,137.90 × 754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 858,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,528.48/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.82

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