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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,141.05 and 729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,141.05 and 729.04 is: 1,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,141.05 = 729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,141.05 = 729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,141.05 × 729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 831,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,871.09/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.13

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