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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.36, 1,131.77 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.36, 1,131.77 and 738.92 is: 1,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.36 : 1,131.77 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.36/1,131.77 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.36x = 1,131.77 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.36x = 836,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,278.13/758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.75

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