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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.52, 1,133.61 and 741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.52, 1,133.61 and 741.07 is: 1,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.52 : 1,133.61 = 741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.52/1,133.61 = 741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.52x = 1,133.61 × 741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.52x = 840,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,084.36/759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.07

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