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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,133.84 and 748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,133.84 and 748.32 is: 1,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,133.84 = 748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,133.84 = 748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,133.84 × 748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 848,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,475.15/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.90

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