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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,154.07 and 747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,154.07 and 747.81 is: 1,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,154.07 = 747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,154.07 = 747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,154.07 × 747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 863,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,025.09/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.27

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