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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.16, 1,131.44 and 720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.16, 1,131.44 and 720.28 is: 1,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.16 : 1,131.44 = 720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.16/1,131.44 = 720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.16x = 1,131.44 × 720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.16x = 814,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,953.60/759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.49

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