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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.17, 1,056.06 and 751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.17, 1,056.06 and 751.59 is: 1,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.17 : 1,056.06 = 751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.17/1,056.06 = 751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.17x = 1,056.06 × 751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.17x = 793,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,724.14/766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.96

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