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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.68, 1,133.94 and 738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.68, 1,133.94 and 738.03 is: 1,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.68 : 1,133.94 = 738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.68/1,133.94 = 738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.68x = 1,133.94 × 738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.68x = 836,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,881.74/757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.53

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