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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.43, 1,137.85 and 741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.43, 1,137.85 and 741.15 is: 1,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.43 : 1,137.85 = 741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.43/1,137.85 = 741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.43x = 1,137.85 × 741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.43x = 843,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,315.67/763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.65

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