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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,032.59 and 733.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,032.59 and 733.61 is: 1,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,032.59 = 733.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,032.59 = 733.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,032.59 × 733.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 757,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,509.52/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.34

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