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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,154.04 and 733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,154.04 and 733.84 is: 1,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,154.04 = 733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,154.04 = 733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,154.04 × 733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 846,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,880.71/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.79

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