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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,127.48 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,127.48 and 736.04 is: 1,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,127.48 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,127.48 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,127.48 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 829,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,870.38/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.47

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