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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,034.40 and 748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,034.40 and 748.69 is: 1,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,034.40 = 748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,034.40 = 748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,034.40 × 748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 774,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,444.94/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.05

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