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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.31, 1,138.94 and 739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.31, 1,138.94 and 739.53 is: 1,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.31 : 1,138.94 = 739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.31/1,138.94 = 739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.31x = 1,138.94 × 739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.31x = 842,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,280.30/764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.01

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