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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.68, 1,135.44 and 739.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.68, 1,135.44 and 739.03 is: 1,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.68 : 1,135.44 = 739.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.68/1,135.44 = 739.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.68x = 1,135.44 × 739.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.68x = 839,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,124.22/758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.03

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