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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,138.56 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,138.56 and 739.28 is: 1,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,138.56 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,138.56 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,138.56 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 841,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,716.49/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.64

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