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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.53, 1,130.56 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.53, 1,130.56 and 737.30 is: 1,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.53 : 1,130.56 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.53/1,130.56 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.53x = 1,130.56 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.53x = 833,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,562.87/755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.29

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