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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,042.36 and 730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,042.36 and 730.31 is: 1,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,042.36 = 730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,042.36 = 730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,042.36 × 730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 761,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,246.71/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.32

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