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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.36, 1,134.21 and 747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.36, 1,134.21 and 747.82 is: 1,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.36 : 1,134.21 = 747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.36/1,134.21 = 747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.36x = 1,134.21 × 747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.36x = 848,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,184.92/760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.50

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