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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.03, 1,142.83 and 759.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.03, 1,142.83 and 759.35 is: 1,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.03 : 1,142.83 = 759.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.03/1,142.83 = 759.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.03x = 1,142.83 × 759.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.03x = 867,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,807.96/767.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.39

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