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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,054.46 and 733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,054.46 and 733.42 is: 1,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,054.46 = 733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,054.46 = 733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,054.46 × 733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 773,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,362.05/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.32

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