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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,133.62 and 721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,133.62 and 721.29 is: 1,088.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,133.62 = 721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,133.62 = 721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,133.62 × 721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 817,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,668.77/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.40

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