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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.97, 1,149.20 and 738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.97, 1,149.20 and 738.16 is: 1,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.97 : 1,149.20 = 738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.97/1,149.20 = 738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.97x = 1,149.20 × 738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.97x = 848,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,293.47/766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.03

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