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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,134.12 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,134.12 and 731.32 is: 1,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,134.12 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,134.12 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,134.12 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 829,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,404.64/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.30

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