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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,121.96 and 743.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,121.96 and 743.49 is: 1,107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,121.96 = 743.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,121.96 = 743.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,121.96 × 743.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 834,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,167.90/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.48

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