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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.07, 1,056.47 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.07, 1,056.47 and 736.10 is: 1,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.07 : 1,056.47 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.07/1,056.47 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.07x = 1,056.47 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.07x = 777,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,658.60/766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.13

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