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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,049.77 and 730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,049.77 and 730.46 is: 1,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,049.77 = 730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,049.77 = 730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,049.77 × 730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 766,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,814.99/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.71

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