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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,138.47 and 741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,138.47 and 741.24 is: 1,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,138.47 = 741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,138.47 = 741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,138.47 × 741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 843,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,879.50/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.33

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