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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.68, 1,124.28 and 724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.68, 1,124.28 and 724.73 is: 1,085.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.68 : 1,124.28 = 724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.68/1,124.28 = 724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.68x = 1,124.28 × 724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.68x = 814,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,793.82/750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.41

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