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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,123.95 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,123.95 and 724.52 is: 1,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,123.95 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,123.95 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,123.95 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 814,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,318.63/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.06

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