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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.41, 1,127.19 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.41, 1,127.19 and 731.64 is: 1,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.41 : 1,127.19 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.41/1,127.19 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.41x = 1,127.19 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.41x = 824,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,697.29/756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.28

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