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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,148.45 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,148.45 and 748.08 is: 1,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,148.45 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,148.45 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,148.45 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 859,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,128.74/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.32

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