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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,030.72 and 732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,030.72 and 732.27 is: 1,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,030.72 = 732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,030.72 = 732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,030.72 × 732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 754,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,765.33/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.49

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