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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,055.43 and 735.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,055.43 and 735.35 is: 1,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,055.43 = 735.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,055.43 = 735.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,055.43 × 735.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 776,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,105.17/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.10

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