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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.53, 1,119.39 and 724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.53, 1,119.39 and 724.41 is: 1,080.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.53 : 1,119.39 = 724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.53/1,119.39 = 724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.53x = 1,119.39 × 724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.53x = 810,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,893.69/750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.43

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