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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.74, 1,051.40 and 741.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.74, 1,051.40 and 741.53 is: 1,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.74 : 1,051.40 = 741.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.74/1,051.40 = 741.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.74x = 1,051.40 × 741.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.74x = 779,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,644.64/759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.20

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