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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,147.32 and 752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,147.32 and 752.37 is: 1,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,147.32 = 752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,147.32 = 752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,147.32 × 752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 863,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,209.15/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.91

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