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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,152.20 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,152.20 and 740.16 is: 1,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,152.20 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,152.20 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,152.20 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 852,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,812.35/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.03

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