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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,038.72 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,038.72 and 732.64 is: 1,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,038.72 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,038.72 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,038.72 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 761,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,007.82/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.72

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