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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.22, 1,135.64 and 748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.22, 1,135.64 and 748.54 is: 1,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.22 : 1,135.64 = 748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.22/1,135.64 = 748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.22x = 1,135.64 × 748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.22x = 850,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,070.09/753.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.58

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