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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,045.98 and 738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,045.98 and 738.51 is: 1,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,045.98 = 738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,045.98 = 738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,045.98 × 738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 772,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,467.84/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.25

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