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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.19, 1,056.85 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.19, 1,056.85 and 754.04 is: 1,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.19 : 1,056.85 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.19/1,056.85 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.19x = 1,056.85 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.19x = 796,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,907.93/766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.09

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