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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,131.12 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,131.12 and 700.16 is: 1,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,131.12 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,131.12 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,131.12 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 791,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,959.32/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.48

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