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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.31, 1,050.07 and 735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.31, 1,050.07 and 735.91 is: 1,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.31 : 1,050.07 = 735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.31/1,050.07 = 735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.31x = 1,050.07 × 735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.31x = 772,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,757.01/761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.04

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