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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,034.97 and 734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,034.97 and 734.73 is: 1,010.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,034.97 = 734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,034.97 = 734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,034.97 × 734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 760,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,427.77/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.91

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