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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.87, 1,060.94 and 738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.87, 1,060.94 and 738.65 is: 1,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.87 : 1,060.94 = 738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.87/1,060.94 = 738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.87x = 1,060.94 × 738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.87x = 783,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,654.33/764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.56

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