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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.90, 1,074.10 and 764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.90, 1,074.10 and 764.90 is: 1,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.90 : 1,074.10 = 764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.90/1,074.10 = 764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.90x = 1,074.10 × 764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.90x = 821,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,579.09/764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.10

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