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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,050.12 and 730.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,050.12 and 730.71 is: 1,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,050.12 = 730.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,050.12 = 730.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,050.12 × 730.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 767,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,333.19/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.06

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