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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.18, 1,154.07 and 740.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.18, 1,154.07 and 740.55 is: 1,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.18 : 1,154.07 = 740.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.18/1,154.07 = 740.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.18x = 1,154.07 × 740.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.18x = 854,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,646.54/765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.92

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