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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,149.21 and 749.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,149.21 and 749.07 is: 1,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,149.21 = 749.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,149.21 = 749.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,149.21 × 749.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 860,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,838.73/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.32

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