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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,147.38 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,147.38 and 755.40 is: 1,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,147.38 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,147.38 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,147.38 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 866,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,730.85/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.16

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