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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,047.08 and 742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,047.08 and 742.46 is: 1,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,047.08 = 742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,047.08 = 742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,047.08 × 742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 777,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,415.02/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.71

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