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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.32, 1,054.34 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.32, 1,054.34 and 744.90 is: 1,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.32 : 1,054.34 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.32/1,054.34 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.32x = 1,054.34 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.32x = 785,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,377.87/766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.87

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