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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.69, 1,142.88 and 749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.69, 1,142.88 and 749.40 is: 1,124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.69 : 1,142.88 = 749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.69/1,142.88 = 749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.69x = 1,142.88 × 749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.69x = 856,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,473.60/761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.44

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