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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,154.40 and 756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,154.40 and 756.96 is: 1,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,154.40 = 756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,154.40 = 756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,154.40 × 756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 873,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,834.62/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.52

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