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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,135.68 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,135.68 and 736.44 is: 1,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,135.68 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,135.68 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,135.68 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 836,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,360.18/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.88

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