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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,051.08 and 745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,051.08 and 745.52 is: 1,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,051.08 = 745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,051.08 = 745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,051.08 × 745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 783,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,601.16/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.21

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