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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,126.90 and 723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,126.90 and 723.66 is: 1,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,126.90 = 723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,126.90 = 723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,126.90 × 723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 815,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,492.45/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.29

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