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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.14, 1,046.68 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.14, 1,046.68 and 738.10 is: 1,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.14 : 1,046.68 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.14/1,046.68 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.14x = 1,046.68 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.14x = 772,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,554.51/761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.00

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