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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,138.82 and 747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,138.82 and 747.63 is: 1,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,138.82 = 747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,138.82 = 747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,138.82 × 747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 851,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,412.26/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.27

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