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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,143.15 and 752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,143.15 and 752.34 is: 1,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,143.15 = 752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,143.15 = 752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,143.15 × 752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 860,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,037.47/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.79

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