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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,136.88 and 747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,136.88 and 747.28 is: 1,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,136.88 = 747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,136.88 = 747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,136.88 × 747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 849,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,567.69/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.05

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