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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,124.44 and 726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,124.44 and 726.68 is: 1,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,124.44 = 726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,124.44 = 726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,124.44 × 726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 817,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,109.05/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.67

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