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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,124.15 and 734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,124.15 and 734.74 is: 1,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,124.15 = 734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,124.15 = 734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,124.15 × 734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 825,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,951.49/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.46

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