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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,148.24 and 741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,148.24 and 741.02 is: 1,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,148.24 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,148.24 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,148.24 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 850,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,868.80/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.22

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