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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,123.49 and 724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,123.49 and 724.20 is: 1,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,123.49 = 724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,123.49 = 724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,123.49 × 724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 813,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,624.98/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.62

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