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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,134.18 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,134.18 and 731.04 is: 1,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,134.18 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,134.18 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,134.18 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 829,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,130.95/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.91

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