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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,057.17 and 733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,057.17 and 733.20 is: 1,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,057.17 = 733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,057.17 = 733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,057.17 × 733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 775,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,117.04/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.88

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