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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.23, 1,149.42 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.23, 1,149.42 and 754.32 is: 1,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.23 : 1,149.42 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.23/1,149.42 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.23x = 1,149.42 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.23x = 867,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,030.49/766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.55

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