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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.31, 1,048.69 and 734.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.31, 1,048.69 and 734.91 is: 1,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.31 : 1,048.69 = 734.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.31/1,048.69 = 734.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.31x = 1,048.69 × 734.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.31x = 770,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,692.77/760.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.66

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