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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.66, 1,137.66 and 724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.66, 1,137.66 and 724.42 is: 1,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.66 : 1,137.66 = 724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.66/1,137.66 = 724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.66x = 1,137.66 × 724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.66x = 824,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,143.66/759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.88

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