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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,140.96 and 749.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,140.96 and 749.22 is: 1,116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,140.96 = 749.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,140.96 = 749.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,140.96 × 749.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 854,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,830.05/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.55

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