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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,133.24 and 737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,133.24 and 737.81 is: 1,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,133.24 = 737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,133.24 = 737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,133.24 × 737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 836,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,106.45/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.96

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