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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,063.09 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,063.09 and 750.88 is: 1,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,063.09 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,063.09 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,063.09 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 798,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,253.02/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.37

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