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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,125.41 and 722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,125.41 and 722.66 is: 1,082.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,125.41 = 722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,125.41 = 722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,125.41 × 722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 813,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,279.55/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.79

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