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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,052.76 and 753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,052.76 and 753.26 is: 1,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,052.76 = 753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,052.76 = 753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,052.76 × 753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 792,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,998.23/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.51

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