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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,043.72 and 738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,043.72 and 738.56 is: 1,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,043.72 = 738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,043.72 = 738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,043.72 × 738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 770,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,848.76/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.51

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