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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,175.76 and 750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,175.76 and 750.50 is: 1,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,175.76 = 750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,175.76 = 750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,175.76 × 750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 882,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,407.88/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.53

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