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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.80, 1,129.28 and 736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.80, 1,129.28 and 736.69 is: 1,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.80 : 1,129.28 = 736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.80/1,129.28 = 736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.80x = 1,129.28 × 736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.80x = 831,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,929.28/757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.82

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