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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,050.94 and 749.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,050.94 and 749.03 is: 1,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,050.94 = 749.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,050.94 = 749.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,050.94 × 749.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 787,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,176.59/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.22

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