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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,135.31 and 731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,135.31 and 731.79 is: 1,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,135.31 = 731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,135.31 = 731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,135.31 × 731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 830,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,804.85/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.03

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