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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,128.97 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,128.97 and 737.16 is: 1,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,128.97 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,128.97 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,128.97 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 832,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,231.53/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.40

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