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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,137.87 and 742.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,137.87 and 742.19 is: 1,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,137.87 = 742.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,137.87 = 742.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,137.87 × 742.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 844,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,510.05/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.60

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