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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,151.91 and 739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,151.91 and 739.20 is: 1,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,151.91 = 739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,151.91 = 739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,151.91 × 739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 851,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,491.87/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.97

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