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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.65, 1,134.31 and 733.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.65, 1,134.31 and 733.31 is: 1,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.65 : 1,134.31 = 733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.65/1,134.31 = 733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.65x = 1,134.31 × 733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.65x = 831,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,800.87/760.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.54

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