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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.61, 1,127.67 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.61, 1,127.67 and 736.17 is: 1,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.61 : 1,127.67 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.61/1,127.67 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.61x = 1,127.67 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.61x = 830,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,156.82/755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.66

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