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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.20, 1,134.72 and 733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.20, 1,134.72 and 733.80 is: 1,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.20 : 1,134.72 = 733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.20/1,134.72 = 733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.20x = 1,134.72 × 733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.20x = 832,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,657.54/757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.65

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