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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.27, 1,043.49 and 736.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.27, 1,043.49 and 736.86 is: 1,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.27 : 1,043.49 = 736.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.27/1,043.49 = 736.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.27x = 1,043.49 × 736.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.27x = 768,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,906.04/758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.03

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