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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,142.20 and 741.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,142.20 and 741.35 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,142.20 = 741.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,142.20 = 741.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,142.20 × 741.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 846,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,773.75/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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