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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,131.66 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,131.66 and 737.16 is: 1,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,131.66 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,131.66 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,131.66 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 834,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,214.49/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.16

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