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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,125.66 and 730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,125.66 and 730.85 is: 1,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,125.66 = 730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,125.66 = 730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,125.66 × 730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 822,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,692.84/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.57

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