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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,064.75 and 741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,064.75 and 741.40 is: 1,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,064.75 = 741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,064.75 = 741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,064.75 × 741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 789,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,405.65/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.38

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