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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,128.51 and 727.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,128.51 and 727.57 is: 1,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,128.51 = 727.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,128.51 = 727.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,128.51 × 727.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 821,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,070.02/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.65

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