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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,155.15 and 734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,155.15 and 734.85 is: 1,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,155.15 = 734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,155.15 = 734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,155.15 × 734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 848,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,861.98/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.78

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