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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,147.37 and 740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,147.37 and 740.14 is: 1,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,147.37 = 740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,147.37 = 740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,147.37 × 740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 849,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,207.86/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.30

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