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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.99, 1,049.27 and 752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.99, 1,049.27 and 752.06 is: 1,039.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.99 : 1,049.27 = 752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.99/1,049.27 = 752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.99x = 1,049.27 × 752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.99x = 789,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,114.00/758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.69

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