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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.55, 1,135.31 and 735.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.55, 1,135.31 and 735.39 is: 1,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.55 : 1,135.31 = 735.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.55/1,135.31 = 735.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.55x = 1,135.31 × 735.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.55x = 834,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,891.94/757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.09

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