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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.35, 1,146.41 and 728.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.35, 1,146.41 and 728.73 is: 1,094.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.35 : 1,146.41 = 728.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.35/1,146.41 = 728.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.35x = 1,146.41 × 728.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.35x = 835,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,419.72/763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.41

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