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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.21, 1,135.94 and 746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.21, 1,135.94 and 746.20 is: 1,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.21 : 1,135.94 = 746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.21/1,135.94 = 746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.21x = 1,135.94 × 746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.21x = 847,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,638.43/763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.62

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