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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.67, 1,057.58 and 754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.67, 1,057.58 and 754.15 is: 1,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.67 : 1,057.58 = 754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.67/1,057.58 = 754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.67x = 1,057.58 × 754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.67x = 797,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,573.96/765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.67

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