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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.46, 1,042.46 and 742.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.46, 1,042.46 and 742.02 is: 1,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.46 : 1,042.46 = 742.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.46/1,042.46 = 742.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.46x = 1,042.46 × 742.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.46x = 773,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,522.46/761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.84

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