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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,140.64 and 735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,140.64 and 735.38 is: 1,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,140.64 = 735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,140.64 = 735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,140.64 × 735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 838,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,803.84/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.54

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