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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.45, 1,124.47 and 734.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.45, 1,124.47 and 734.01 is: 1,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.45 : 1,124.47 = 734.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.45/1,124.47 = 734.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.45x = 1,124.47 × 734.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.45x = 825,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,372.22/753.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.46

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