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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,131.98 and 700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,131.98 and 700.73 is: 1,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,131.98 = 700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,131.98 = 700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,131.98 × 700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 793,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,203.18/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.34

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