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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,054.29 and 733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,054.29 and 733.71 is: 1,017.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,054.29 = 733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,054.29 = 733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,054.29 × 733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 773,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,543.12/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.23

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