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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,146.18 and 745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,146.18 and 745 is: 1,118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,146.18 = 745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,146.18 = 745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,146.18 × 745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 853,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,904.10/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.38

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