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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.17, 1,032.90 and 728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.17, 1,032.90 and 728.10 is: 1,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.17 : 1,032.90 = 728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.17/1,032.90 = 728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.17x = 1,032.90 × 728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.17x = 752,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,054.49/751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.18

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