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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.46, 1,043.19 and 730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.46, 1,043.19 and 730.98 is: 1,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.46 : 1,043.19 = 730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.46/1,043.19 = 730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.46x = 1,043.19 × 730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.46x = 762,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,551.03/755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.39

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