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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,134.30 and 739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,134.30 and 739.80 is: 1,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,134.30 = 739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,134.30 = 739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,134.30 × 739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 839,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,155.14/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.02

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