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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,132.10 and 737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,132.10 and 737.02 is: 1,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,132.10 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,132.10 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,132.10 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 834,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,380.34/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.91

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