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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,149.58 and 740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,149.58 and 740.28 is: 1,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,149.58 = 740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,149.58 = 740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,149.58 × 740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 851,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,011.08/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.69

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