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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,139.04 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,139.04 and 737.88 is: 1,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,139.04 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,139.04 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,139.04 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 840,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,474.84/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.83

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