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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,047.73 and 739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,047.73 and 739.24 is: 1,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,047.73 = 739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,047.73 = 739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,047.73 × 739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 774,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,523.93/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.12

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