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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,133.52 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,133.52 and 737.16 is: 1,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,133.52 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,133.52 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,133.52 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 835,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,585.60/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.75

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