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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,145.28 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,145.28 and 754.28 is: 1,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,145.28 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,145.28 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,145.28 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 863,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,861.80/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.78

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