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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.51, 1,141.17 and 733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.51, 1,141.17 and 733.24 is: 1,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.51 : 1,141.17 = 733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.51/1,141.17 = 733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.51x = 1,141.17 × 733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.51x = 836,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,751.49/760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.25

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