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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.67, 1,132.29 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.67, 1,132.29 and 738.24 is: 1,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.67 : 1,132.29 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.67/1,132.29 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.67x = 1,132.29 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.67x = 835,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,901.77/754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.65

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