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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,139.34 and 742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,139.34 and 742.15 is: 1,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,139.34 = 742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,139.34 = 742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,139.34 × 742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 845,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,561.18/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.13

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