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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.64, 1,150.62 and 739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.64, 1,150.62 and 739.72 is: 1,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.64 : 1,150.62 = 739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.64/1,150.62 = 739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.64x = 1,150.62 × 739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.64x = 851,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,136.63/765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.67

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