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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,042.65 and 721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,042.65 and 721.49 is: 997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,042.65 = 721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,042.65 = 721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,042.65 × 721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 752,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,256.34/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.48

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