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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.85, 1,119.66 and 732.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.85, 1,119.66 and 732.71 is: 1,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.85 : 1,119.66 = 732.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.85/1,119.66 = 732.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.85x = 1,119.66 × 732.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.85x = 820,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,386.13/751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.16

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