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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,054.10 and 755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,054.10 and 755.01 is: 1,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,054.10 = 755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,054.10 = 755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,054.10 × 755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 795,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,852.27/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.14

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