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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.29, 1,129.91 and 732.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.29, 1,129.91 and 732.42 is: 1,097.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.29 : 1,129.91 = 732.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.29/1,129.91 = 732.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.29x = 1,129.91 × 732.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.29x = 827,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,565.02/754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.14

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