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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.87, 1,054.98 and 739.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.87, 1,054.98 and 739.47 is: 1,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.87 : 1,054.98 = 739.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.87/1,054.98 = 739.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.87x = 1,054.98 × 739.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.87x = 780,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,126.06/764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.95

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