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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,050.54 and 736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,050.54 and 736.25 is: 1,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,050.54 = 736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,050.54 = 736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,050.54 × 736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 773,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,460.08/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.51

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