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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.03, 1,049.68 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.03, 1,049.68 and 735.63 is: 1,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.03 : 1,049.68 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.03/1,049.68 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.03x = 1,049.68 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.03x = 772,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,167.17/761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.64

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