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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,059.46 and 733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,059.46 and 733.52 is: 1,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,059.46 = 733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,059.46 = 733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,059.46 × 733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 777,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,135.10/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.35

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