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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,062.61 and 741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,062.61 and 741.40 is: 1,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,062.61 = 741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,062.61 = 741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,062.61 × 741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 787,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,814.54/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.37

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