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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,046.96 and 745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,046.96 and 745.52 is: 1,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,046.96 = 745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,046.96 = 745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,046.96 × 745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 780,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,529.62/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.95

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