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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,131.30 and 736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,131.30 and 736.46 is: 1,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,131.30 = 736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,131.30 = 736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,131.30 × 736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 833,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,155.78/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.57

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