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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,136.34 and 737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,136.34 and 737.97 is: 1,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,136.34 = 737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,136.34 = 737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,136.34 × 737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 838,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,584.83/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.24

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