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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,051.92 and 734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,051.92 and 734.64 is: 1,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,051.92 = 734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,051.92 = 734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,051.92 × 734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 772,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,782.51/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.15

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