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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.12, 1,031.32 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.12, 1,031.32 and 733 is: 1,018.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.12 : 1,031.32 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.12/1,031.32 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.12x = 1,031.32 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.12x = 755,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,957.56/742.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.65

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