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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,152.72 and 740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,152.72 and 740.52 is: 1,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,152.72 = 740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,152.72 = 740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,152.72 × 740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 853,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,612.21/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.57

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