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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,037.67 and 731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,037.67 and 731.55 is: 1,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,037.67 = 731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,037.67 = 731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,037.67 × 731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 759,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,107.49/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.63

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