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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,035.72 and 732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,035.72 and 732.32 is: 1,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,035.72 = 732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,035.72 = 732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,035.72 × 732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 758,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,478.47/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.44

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