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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.49, 1,147.10 and 752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.49, 1,147.10 and 752.21 is: 1,128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.49 : 1,147.10 = 752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.49/1,147.10 = 752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.49x = 1,147.10 × 752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.49x = 862,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,850.59/764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.66

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