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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,136.25 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,136.25 and 741.93 is: 1,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,136.25 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,136.25 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,136.25 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 843,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,017.96/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.24

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