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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,130.50 and 736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,130.50 and 736.53 is: 1,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,130.50 = 736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,130.50 = 736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,130.50 × 736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 832,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,647.17/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.61

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