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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.71, 1,043.54 and 731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.71, 1,043.54 and 731.23 is: 1,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.71 : 1,043.54 = 731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.71/1,043.54 = 731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.71x = 1,043.54 × 731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.71x = 763,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,067.75/755.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.74

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