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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,150.27 and 749.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,150.27 and 749.12 is: 1,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,150.27 = 749.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,150.27 = 749.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,150.27 × 749.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 861,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,682.64/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.92

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