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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,149.21 and 754.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,149.21 and 754.65 is: 1,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,149.21 = 754.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,149.21 = 754.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,149.21 × 754.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 867,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,251.33/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.20

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