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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,132.05 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,132.05 and 738.30 is: 1,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,132.05 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,132.05 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,132.05 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 835,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,792.52/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.77

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