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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.54, 1,135.49 and 739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.54, 1,135.49 and 739.24 is: 1,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.54 : 1,135.49 = 739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.54/1,135.49 = 739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.54x = 1,135.49 × 739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.54x = 839,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,399.63/763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.35

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