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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.33, 1,151.21 and 739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.33, 1,151.21 and 739.89 is: 1,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.33 : 1,151.21 = 739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.33/1,151.21 = 739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.33x = 1,151.21 × 739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.33x = 851,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,770.62/768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.60

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