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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,041.80 and 734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,041.80 and 734.56 is: 1,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,041.80 = 734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,041.80 = 734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,041.80 × 734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 765,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,264.61/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.76

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