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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,153.62 and 741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,153.62 and 741.72 is: 1,114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,153.62 = 741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,153.62 = 741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,153.62 × 741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 855,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,663.03/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.67

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