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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.23, 1,030.33 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.23, 1,030.33 and 731.64 is: 1,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.23 : 1,030.33 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.23/1,030.33 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.23x = 1,030.33 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.23x = 753,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,827.15/748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.48

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