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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,129.42 and 738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,129.42 and 738.26 is: 1,101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,129.42 = 738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,129.42 = 738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,129.42 × 738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 833,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,796.27/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.88

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