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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.98 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.98 and 726.48 is: 1,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.98 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.98 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.98 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 753,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,345.23/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.18

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