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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,044.96 and 733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,044.96 and 733.60 is: 1,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,044.96 = 733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,044.96 = 733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,044.96 × 733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 766,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,582.66/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.01

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