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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,032.98 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,032.98 and 733.16 is: 1,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,032.98 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,032.98 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,032.98 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 757,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,339.62/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.62

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