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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,036.89 and 736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,036.89 and 736.90 is: 1,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,036.89 = 736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,036.89 = 736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,036.89 × 736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 764,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,084.24/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.02

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