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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,032.67 and 727.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,032.67 and 727.05 is: 996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,032.67 = 727.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,032.67 = 727.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,032.67 × 727.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 750,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,802.72/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.95

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