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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.81, 1,136.70 and 738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.81, 1,136.70 and 738.03 is: 1,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.81 : 1,136.70 = 738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.81/1,136.70 = 738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.81x = 1,136.70 × 738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.81x = 838,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,918.70/762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.77

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