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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.29, 1,151.15 and 738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.29, 1,151.15 and 738.32 is: 1,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.29 : 1,151.15 = 738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.29/1,151.15 = 738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.29x = 1,151.15 × 738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.29x = 849,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,907.62/768.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.24

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