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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.17, 1,145.00 and 734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.17, 1,145.00 and 734.54 is: 1,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.17 : 1,145.00 = 734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.17/1,145.00 = 734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.17x = 1,145.00 × 734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.17x = 841,044.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,044.41/759.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.84

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