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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.05, 1,128.56 and 730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.05, 1,128.56 and 730.89 is: 1,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.05 : 1,128.56 = 730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.05/1,128.56 = 730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.05x = 1,128.56 × 730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.05x = 824,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,849.56/753.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.34

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