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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,148.28 and 725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,148.28 and 725.52 is: 1,090.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,148.28 = 725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,148.28 = 725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,148.28 × 725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 833,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,100.11/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.56

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