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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.65, 1,135.26 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.65, 1,135.26 and 737.40 is: 1,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.65 : 1,135.26 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.65/1,135.26 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.65x = 1,135.26 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.65x = 837,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,140.72/757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.92

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