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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,144.08 and 753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,144.08 and 753.36 is: 1,127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,144.08 = 753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,144.08 = 753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,144.08 × 753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 861,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,904.11/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.91

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