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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,140.28 and 734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,140.28 and 734.47 is: 1,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,140.28 = 734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,140.28 = 734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,140.28 × 734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 837,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,496.76/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.88

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