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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.82, 1,049.37 and 735.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.82, 1,049.37 and 735.41 is: 1,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.82 : 1,049.37 = 735.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.82/1,049.37 = 735.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.82x = 1,049.37 × 735.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.82x = 771,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,711.94/760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.32

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