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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.96, 1,058.09 and 737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.96, 1,058.09 and 737.51 is: 1,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.96 : 1,058.09 = 737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.96/1,058.09 = 737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.96x = 1,058.09 × 737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.96x = 780,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,348.27/765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.79

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