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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.09, 1,048.39 and 734.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.09, 1,048.39 and 734.69 is: 1,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.09 : 1,048.39 = 734.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.09/1,048.39 = 734.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.09x = 1,048.39 × 734.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.09x = 770,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,232.73/760.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.34

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