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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,136.16 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,136.16 and 731.52 is: 1,090.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,136.16 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,136.16 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,136.16 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 831,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,123.76/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.03

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