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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,055.85 and 752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,055.85 and 752.90 is: 1,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,055.85 = 752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,055.85 = 752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,055.85 × 752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 794,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,949.47/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.94

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