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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,122.73 and 732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,122.73 and 732.84 is: 1,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,122.73 = 732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,122.73 = 732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,122.73 × 732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 822,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,781.45/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.72

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