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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.21, 1,135.11 and 739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.21, 1,135.11 and 739.06 is: 1,110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.21 : 1,135.11 = 739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.21/1,135.11 = 739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.21x = 1,135.11 × 739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.21x = 838,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,914.40/755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.84

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