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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,128.97 and 737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,128.97 and 737.04 is: 1,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,128.97 = 737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,128.97 = 737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,128.97 × 737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 832,096.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,096.05/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.96

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