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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,120.21 and 699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,120.21 and 699.29 is: 1,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,120.21 = 699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,120.21 = 699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,120.21 × 699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 783,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,351.65/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.77

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