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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.81, 1,041.11 and 729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.81, 1,041.11 and 729.41 is: 1,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.81 : 1,041.11 = 729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.81/1,041.11 = 729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.81x = 1,041.11 × 729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.81x = 759,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,387.36/754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.07

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