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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,126.20 and 716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,126.20 and 716.85 is: 1,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,126.20 = 716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,126.20 = 716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,126.20 × 716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 807,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,319.16/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.50

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