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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,138.68 and 750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,138.68 and 750.82 is: 1,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,138.68 = 750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,138.68 = 750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,138.68 × 750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 854,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,943.72/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.97

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