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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,149.74 and 720.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,149.74 and 720.45 is: 1,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,149.74 = 720.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,149.74 = 720.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,149.74 × 720.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 828,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,326.58/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.85

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