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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,126.20 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,126.20 and 723.60 is: 1,085.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,126.20 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,126.20 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,126.20 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 814,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,918.32/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.86

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