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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,119.27 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,119.27 and 723.60 is: 1,075.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,119.27 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,119.27 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,119.27 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 809,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,903.77/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.91

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