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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,041.73 and 735.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,041.73 and 735.57 is: 1,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,041.73 = 735.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,041.73 = 735.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,041.73 × 735.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 766,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,263.58/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.26

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