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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,144.13 and 748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,144.13 and 748.24 is: 1,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,144.13 = 748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,144.13 = 748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,144.13 × 748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 856,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,077.23/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.15

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