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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,045.48 and 741.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,045.48 and 741.85 is: 1,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,045.48 = 741.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,045.48 = 741.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,045.48 × 741.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 775,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,591.19/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.66

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