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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.03, 1,133.02 and 748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.03, 1,133.02 and 748.18 is: 1,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.03 : 1,133.02 = 748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.03/1,133.02 = 748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.03x = 1,133.02 × 748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.03x = 847,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,698.20/760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.35

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