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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,041.92 and 746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,041.92 and 746.13 is: 1,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,041.92 = 746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,041.92 = 746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,041.92 × 746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 777,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,407.77/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.95

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