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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,122.74 and 718.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,122.74 and 718.41 is: 1,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,122.74 = 718.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,122.74 = 718.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,122.74 × 718.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 806,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,584.05/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.42

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