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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.99, 1,036.56 and 730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.99, 1,036.56 and 730.77 is: 1,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.99 : 1,036.56 = 730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.99/1,036.56 = 730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.99x = 1,036.56 × 730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.99x = 757,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,486.95/748.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.34

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