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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,051.79 and 734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,051.79 and 734.54 is: 1,012.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,051.79 = 734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,051.79 = 734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,051.79 × 734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 772,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,572.89/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.16

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