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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,120.25 and 724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,120.25 and 724.63 is: 1,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,120.25 = 724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,120.25 = 724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,120.25 × 724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 811,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,770.05/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.03

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