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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.73, 1,148.67 and 753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.73, 1,148.67 and 753.82 is: 1,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.73 : 1,148.67 = 753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.73/1,148.67 = 753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.73x = 1,148.67 × 753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.73x = 865,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,890.42/765.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.80

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