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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.16, 1,136.52 and 726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.16, 1,136.52 and 726.04 is: 1,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.16 : 1,136.52 = 726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.16/1,136.52 = 726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.16x = 1,136.52 × 726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.16x = 825,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,158.98/753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.60

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