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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,064.02 and 739.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,064.02 and 739.43 is: 1,025.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,064.02 = 739.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,064.02 = 739.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,064.02 × 739.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 786,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,763.91/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.63

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