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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,126.10 and 711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,126.10 and 711.38 is: 1,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,126.10 = 711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,126.10 = 711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,126.10 × 711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 801,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,085.02/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.53

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