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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.18, 1,047.60 and 752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.18, 1,047.60 and 752.78 is: 1,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.18 : 1,047.60 = 752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.18/1,047.60 = 752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.18x = 1,047.60 × 752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.18x = 788,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,612.33/764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.97

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