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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.43, 1,036.77 and 734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.43, 1,036.77 and 734.92 is: 1,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.43 : 1,036.77 = 734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.43/1,036.77 = 734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.43x = 1,036.77 × 734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.43x = 761,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,949.69/755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.64

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