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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,140.93 and 746.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,140.93 and 746.41 is: 1,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,140.93 = 746.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,140.93 = 746.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,140.93 × 746.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 851,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,601.56/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.15

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