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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,135.08 and 739.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,135.08 and 739.02 is: 1,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,135.08 = 739.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,135.08 = 739.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,135.08 × 739.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 838,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,846.82/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.89

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