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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,072.32 and 758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,072.32 and 758.40 is: 1,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,072.32 = 758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,072.32 = 758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,072.32 × 758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 813,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,247.49/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.15

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