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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,036.96 and 746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,036.96 and 746.80 is: 1,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,036.96 = 746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,036.96 = 746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,036.96 × 746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 774,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,401.73/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.53

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