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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,148.49 and 733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,148.49 and 733.60 is: 1,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,148.49 = 733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,148.49 = 733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,148.49 × 733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 842,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,532.26/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.12

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