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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,132.92 and 724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,132.92 and 724.98 is: 1,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,132.92 = 724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,132.92 = 724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,132.92 × 724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 821,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,344.34/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.71

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