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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,150.74 and 739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,150.74 and 739.48 is: 1,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,150.74 = 739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,150.74 = 739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,150.74 × 739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 850,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,949.22/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.06

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