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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,131.26 and 737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,131.26 and 737.03 is: 1,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,131.26 = 737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,131.26 = 737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,131.26 × 737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 833,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,763.22/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.36

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