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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.39, 1,051.40 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.39, 1,051.40 and 748.04 is: 1,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.39 : 1,051.40 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.39/1,051.40 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.39x = 1,051.40 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.39x = 786,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,485.87/760.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.32

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