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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,148.08 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,148.08 and 739.28 is: 1,109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,148.08 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,148.08 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,148.08 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 848,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,752.58/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.19

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