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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,138.32 and 741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,138.32 and 741.72 is: 1,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,138.32 = 741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,138.32 = 741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,138.32 × 741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 844,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,314.71/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.82

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