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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.23, 1,126.57 and 726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.23, 1,126.57 and 726.27 is: 1,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.23 : 1,126.57 = 726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.23/1,126.57 = 726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.23x = 1,126.57 × 726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.23x = 818,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,193.99/752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.69

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