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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.30, 1,050.45 and 741.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.30, 1,050.45 and 741.90 is: 1,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.30 : 1,050.45 = 741.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.30/1,050.45 = 741.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.30x = 1,050.45 × 741.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.30x = 779,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,328.86/763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.00

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