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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,033.02 and 747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,033.02 and 747.69 is: 1,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,033.02 = 747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,033.02 = 747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,033.02 × 747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 772,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,378.72/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.67

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