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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,134.24 and 702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,134.24 and 702.22 is: 1,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,134.24 = 702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,134.24 = 702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,134.24 × 702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 796,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,485.20/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.60

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