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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.31, 1,041.98 and 739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.31, 1,041.98 and 739.82 is: 1,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.31 : 1,041.98 = 739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.31/1,041.98 = 739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.31x = 1,041.98 × 739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.31x = 770,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,868.73/757.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.91

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