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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.15, 1,051.74 and 753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.15, 1,051.74 and 753.30 is: 1,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.15 : 1,051.74 = 753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.15/1,051.74 = 753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.15x = 1,051.74 × 753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.15x = 792,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,275.74/767.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.76

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