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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,075.92 and 740.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,075.92 and 740.64 is: 1,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,075.92 = 740.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,075.92 = 740.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,075.92 × 740.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 796,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,869.39/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.62

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