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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.10, 1,129.92 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.10, 1,129.92 and 737.66 is: 1,100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.10 : 1,129.92 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.10/1,129.92 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.10x = 1,129.92 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.10x = 833,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,496.79/757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.91

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