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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,131.55 and 732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,131.55 and 732.89 is: 1,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,131.55 = 732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,131.55 = 732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,131.55 × 732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 829,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,301.68/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.33

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