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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,051.16 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,051.16 and 731.46 is: 1,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,051.16 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,051.16 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,051.16 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 768,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,881.49/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.10

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