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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.52, 1,134.66 and 739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.52, 1,134.66 and 739.16 is: 1,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.52 : 1,134.66 = 739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.52/1,134.66 = 739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.52x = 1,134.66 × 739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.52x = 838,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,695.29/757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.16

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