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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.37, 1,137.74 and 742.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.37, 1,137.74 and 742.93 is: 1,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.37 : 1,137.74 = 742.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.37/1,137.74 = 742.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.37x = 1,137.74 × 742.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.37x = 845,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,261.18/762.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.73

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