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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,136.76 and 739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,136.76 and 739.06 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,136.76 = 739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,136.76 = 739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,136.76 × 739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 840,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,141.79/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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