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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,123.52 and 724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,123.52 and 724.22 is: 1,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,123.52 = 724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,123.52 = 724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,123.52 × 724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 813,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,675.65/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.64

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