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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,043.18 and 730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,043.18 and 730.91 is: 1,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,043.18 = 730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,043.18 = 730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,043.18 × 730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 762,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,461.82/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.15

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