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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.13, 1,126.68 and 717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.13, 1,126.68 and 717.73 is: 1,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.13 : 1,126.68 = 717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.13/1,126.68 = 717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.13x = 1,126.68 × 717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.13x = 808,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,646.53/750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.01

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