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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,134.45 and 745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,134.45 and 745.20 is: 1,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,134.45 = 745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,134.45 = 745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,134.45 × 745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 845,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,392.14/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.13

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