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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,046.34 and 735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,046.34 and 735.48 is: 1,008.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,046.34 = 735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,046.34 = 735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,046.34 × 735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 769,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,562.14/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.81

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