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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,137.12 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,137.12 and 736.32 is: 1,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,137.12 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,137.12 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,137.12 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 837,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,284.20/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.41

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