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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.73, 1,133.37 and 722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.73, 1,133.37 and 722.33 is: 1,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.73 : 1,133.37 = 722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.73/1,133.37 = 722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.73x = 1,133.37 × 722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.73x = 818,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,661.49/754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.71

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