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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,022.67 and 732.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,022.67 and 732.53 is: 1,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,022.67 = 732.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,022.67 = 732.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,022.67 × 732.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 749,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,131.34/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.93

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