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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.18, 1,048.51 and 734.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.18, 1,048.51 and 734.78 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.18 : 1,048.51 = 734.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.18/1,048.51 = 734.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.18x = 1,048.51 × 734.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.18x = 770,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,424.18/760.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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