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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,134.18 and 729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,134.18 and 729.02 is: 1,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,134.18 = 729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,134.18 = 729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,134.18 × 729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 826,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,834.23/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.21

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