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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,146.60 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,146.60 and 750.12 is: 1,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,146.60 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,146.60 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,146.60 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 860,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,087.59/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.42

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