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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,136.16 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,136.16 and 740.16 is: 1,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,136.16 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,136.16 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,136.16 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 840,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,940.19/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.66

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