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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,054.13 and 755.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,054.13 and 755.03 is: 1,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,054.13 = 755.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,054.13 = 755.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,054.13 × 755.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 795,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,890.73/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.14

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