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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.88, 1,115.44 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.88, 1,115.44 and 751.72 is: 1,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.88 : 1,115.44 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.88/1,115.44 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.88x = 1,115.44 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.88x = 838,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,498.56/753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.24

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