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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.30, 1,058.61 and 736.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.30, 1,058.61 and 736.54 is: 1,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.30 : 1,058.61 = 736.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.30/1,058.61 = 736.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.30x = 1,058.61 × 736.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.30x = 779,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,708.61/769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.53

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