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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,145.02 and 755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,145.02 and 755.80 is: 1,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,145.02 = 755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,145.02 = 755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,145.02 × 755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 865,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,406.12/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.90

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