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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,123.57 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,123.57 and 687.07 is: 1,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,123.57 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,123.57 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,123.57 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 771,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,971.24/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.20

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