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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,052.28 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,052.28 and 755.28 is: 1,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,052.28 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,052.28 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,052.28 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 794,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,766.04/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.45

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