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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,136.80 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,136.80 and 747.36 is: 1,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,136.80 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,136.80 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,136.80 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 849,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,598.85/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.97

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