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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,125.61 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,125.61 and 737.88 is: 1,107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,125.61 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,125.61 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,125.61 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 830,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,557.63/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.00

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