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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,034.44 and 720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,034.44 and 720.29 is: 993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,034.44 = 720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,034.44 = 720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,034.44 × 720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 745,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,097.57/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.03

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