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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.46, 1,124.48 and 734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.46, 1,124.48 and 734.02 is: 1,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.46 : 1,124.48 = 734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.46/1,124.48 = 734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.46x = 1,124.48 × 734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.46x = 825,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,390.81/753.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.47

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