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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,052.41 and 753.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,052.41 and 753.01 is: 1,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,052.41 = 753.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,052.41 = 753.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,052.41 × 753.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 792,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,475.25/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.17

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