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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,133.43 and 730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,133.43 and 730.54 is: 1,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,133.43 = 730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,133.43 = 730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,133.43 × 730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 828,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,015.95/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.16

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