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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,034.36 and 734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,034.36 and 734.16 is: 1,011.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,034.36 = 734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,034.36 = 734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,034.36 × 734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 759,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,385.74/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.00

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