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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,151.73 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,151.73 and 739.08 is: 1,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,151.73 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,151.73 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,151.73 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 851,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,220.61/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.36

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