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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,118.60 and 747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,118.60 and 747.64 is: 1,113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,118.60 = 747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,118.60 = 747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,118.60 × 747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 836,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,303.57/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.17

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