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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,128.24 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,128.24 and 716.88 is: 1,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,128.24 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,128.24 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,128.24 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 808,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,812.69/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.35

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