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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,125.93 and 749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,125.93 and 749.58 is: 1,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,125.93 = 749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,125.93 = 749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,125.93 × 749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 843,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,974.61/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.88

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