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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.41, 1,145.12 and 748.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.41, 1,145.12 and 748.83 is: 1,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.41 : 1,145.12 = 748.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.41/1,145.12 = 748.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.41x = 1,145.12 × 748.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.41x = 857,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,500.21/763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.25

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