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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,126.55 and 735.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,126.55 and 735.42 is: 1,097.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,126.55 = 735.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,126.55 = 735.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,126.55 × 735.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 828,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,487.40/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.54

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