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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,141.74 and 733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,141.74 and 733.50 is: 1,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,141.74 = 733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,141.74 = 733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,141.74 × 733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 837,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,466.29/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.08

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