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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.82, 1,129.94 and 731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.82, 1,129.94 and 731.16 is: 1,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.82 : 1,129.94 = 731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.82/1,129.94 = 731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.82x = 1,129.94 × 731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.82x = 826,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,166.93/758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.75

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