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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,130.79 and 749.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,130.79 and 749.22 is: 1,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,130.79 = 749.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,130.79 = 749.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,130.79 × 749.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 847,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,210.48/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.78

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