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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,149.36 and 738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,149.36 and 738.70 is: 1,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,149.36 = 738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,149.36 = 738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,149.36 × 738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 849,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,032.23/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.75

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