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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,152.09 and 732.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,152.09 and 732.51 is: 1,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,152.09 = 732.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,152.09 = 732.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,152.09 × 732.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 843,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,917.45/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.18

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