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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.20, 1,131.33 and 734.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.20, 1,131.33 and 734.42 is: 1,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.20 : 1,131.33 = 734.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.20/1,131.33 = 734.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.20x = 1,131.33 × 734.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.20x = 830,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,876.96/759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.42

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