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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.94, 1,048.18 and 734.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.94, 1,048.18 and 734.53 is: 1,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.94 : 1,048.18 = 734.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.94/1,048.18 = 734.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.94x = 1,048.18 × 734.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.94x = 769,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,919.66/759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.13

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