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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,028.43 and 740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,028.43 and 740.76 is: 1,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,028.43 = 740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,028.43 = 740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,028.43 × 740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 761,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,819.81/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.19

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