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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.21, 1,050.33 and 730.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.21, 1,050.33 and 730.41 is: 1,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.21 : 1,050.33 = 730.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.21/1,050.33 = 730.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.21x = 1,050.33 × 730.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.21x = 767,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,171.54/763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.19

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