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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,127.25 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,127.25 and 699.30 is: 1,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,127.25 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,127.25 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,127.25 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 788,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,285.93/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.71

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