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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,021.93 and 735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,021.93 and 735.80 is: 1,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,021.93 = 735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,021.93 = 735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,021.93 × 735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 751,936.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,936.09/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.50

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