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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.66, 1,143.32 and 730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.66, 1,143.32 and 730.54 is: 1,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.66 : 1,143.32 = 730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.66/1,143.32 = 730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.66x = 1,143.32 × 730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.66x = 835,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,237.34/757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.39

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