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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,146.55 and 741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,146.55 and 741.81 is: 1,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,146.55 = 741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,146.55 = 741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,146.55 × 741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 850,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,517.56/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.20

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