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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,126.86 and 726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,126.86 and 726.45 is: 1,088.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,126.86 = 726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,126.86 = 726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,126.86 × 726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 818,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,607.45/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.00

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