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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,135.80 and 734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,135.80 and 734.80 is: 1,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,135.80 = 734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,135.80 = 734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,135.80 × 734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 834,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,585.84/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.88

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