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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,149.60 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,149.60 and 752.12 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,149.60 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,149.60 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,149.60 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 864,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,637.15/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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