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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.10, 1,140.12 and 729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.10, 1,140.12 and 729.18 is: 1,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.10 : 1,140.12 = 729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.10/1,140.12 = 729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.10x = 1,140.12 × 729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.10x = 831,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,352.70/759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.18

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