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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,134.45 and 731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,134.45 and 731.10 is: 1,097.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,134.45 = 731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,134.45 = 731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,134.45 × 731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 829,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,396.40/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.96

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