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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,118.90 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,118.90 and 738.72 is: 1,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,118.90 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,118.90 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,118.90 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 826,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,550.11/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.25

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