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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,155.09 and 734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,155.09 and 734.51 is: 1,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,155.09 = 734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,155.09 = 734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,155.09 × 734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 848,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,425.16/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.18

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