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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,039.80 and 733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,039.80 and 733.12 is: 1,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,039.80 = 733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,039.80 = 733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,039.80 × 733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 762,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,298.18/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.12

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