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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,127.72 and 749.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,127.72 and 749.99 is: 1,123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,127.72 = 749.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,127.72 = 749.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,127.72 × 749.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 845,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,783.42/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.63

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