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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,049.22 and 751.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,049.22 and 751.45 is: 1,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,049.22 = 751.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,049.22 = 751.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,049.22 × 751.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 788,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,436.37/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.25

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