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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,055.61 and 745.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,055.61 and 745.38 is: 1,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,055.61 = 745.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,055.61 = 745.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,055.61 × 745.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 786,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,830.58/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.52

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