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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,032.18 and 736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,032.18 and 736.08 is: 1,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,032.18 = 736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,032.18 = 736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,032.18 × 736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 759,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,767.05/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.18

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