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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.24, 1,141.26 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.24, 1,141.26 and 733 is: 1,096.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.24 : 1,141.26 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.24/1,141.26 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.24x = 1,141.26 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.24x = 836,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,543.58/763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.04

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