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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,040.55 and 745.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,040.55 and 745.13 is: 1,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,040.55 = 745.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,040.55 = 745.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,040.55 × 745.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 775,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,349.02/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.58

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