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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,030.93 and 723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,030.93 and 723.33 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,030.93 = 723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,030.93 = 723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,030.93 × 723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 745,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,700.79/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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