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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.99, 1,044.95 and 742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.99, 1,044.95 and 742.46 is: 1,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.99 : 1,044.95 = 742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.99/1,044.95 = 742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.99x = 1,044.95 × 742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.99x = 775,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,824.64/753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.96

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