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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,054.89 and 741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,054.89 and 741.18 is: 1,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,054.89 = 741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,054.89 = 741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,054.89 × 741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 781,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,863.37/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.09

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