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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,055.88 and 751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,055.88 and 751.27 is: 1,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,055.88 = 751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,055.88 = 751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,055.88 × 751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 793,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,250.97/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.79

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