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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.67, 1,048.91 and 758.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.67, 1,048.91 and 758.09 is: 1,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.67 : 1,048.91 = 758.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.67/1,048.91 = 758.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.67x = 1,048.91 × 758.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.67x = 795,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,159.15/764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.87

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