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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,151.82 and 750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,151.82 and 750.33 is: 1,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,151.82 = 750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,151.82 = 750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,151.82 × 750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 864,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,245.10/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.69

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