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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,053.27 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,053.27 and 750.24 is: 1,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,053.27 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,053.27 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,053.27 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 790,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,205.28/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.92

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