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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,135.08 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,135.08 and 722.16 is: 1,084.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,135.08 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,135.08 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,135.08 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 819,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,709.37/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.01

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