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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.74, 1,052.78 and 742.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.74, 1,052.78 and 742.53 is: 1,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.74 : 1,052.78 = 742.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.74/1,052.78 = 742.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.74x = 1,052.78 × 742.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.74x = 781,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,720.73/760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.58

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