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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.86, 1,134.27 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.86, 1,134.27 and 737.66 is: 1,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.86 : 1,134.27 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.86/1,134.27 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.86x = 1,134.27 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.86x = 836,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,705.61/756.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.50

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