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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.95, 1,146.51 and 756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.95, 1,146.51 and 756.80 is: 1,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.95 : 1,146.51 = 756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.95/1,146.51 = 756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.95x = 1,146.51 × 756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.95x = 867,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,678.77/768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.39

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