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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,150.86 and 735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,150.86 and 735.54 is: 1,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,150.86 = 735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,150.86 = 735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,150.86 × 735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 846,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,503.56/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.94

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