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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,055.37 and 737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,055.37 and 737.14 is: 1,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,055.37 = 737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,055.37 = 737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,055.37 × 737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 777,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,955.44/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.60

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