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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.28, 1,143.78 and 753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.28, 1,143.78 and 753.28 is: 1,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.28 : 1,143.78 = 753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.28/1,143.78 = 753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.28x = 1,143.78 × 753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.28x = 861,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,586.60/762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.28

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