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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,142.07 and 738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,142.07 and 738.91 is: 1,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,142.07 = 738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,142.07 = 738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,142.07 × 738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 843,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,886.94/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.90

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