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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,054.16 and 743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,054.16 and 743.53 is: 1,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,054.16 = 743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,054.16 = 743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,054.16 × 743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 783,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,799.58/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.96

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