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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,122.18 and 726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,122.18 and 726.28 is: 1,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,122.18 = 726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,122.18 = 726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,122.18 × 726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 815,016.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,016.89/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.22

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