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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,128.14 and 709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,128.14 and 709.44 is: 1,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,128.14 = 709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,128.14 = 709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,128.14 × 709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 800,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,347.64/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.85

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