Finding the resultant force, moment, and x-y coordinates

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I am trying to find help with finding the x any y coords of the resultant force, I have found the resultant force and moment but i think i may have run into problems finding the x and y coordinates. I know tha m_x' = sum Mx' but im unsure of the equation
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M_x' = sum Mx', My'=sumMy'
Handwritten statics solution beside a 3D diagram of a square plate with forces F_A, F_B and F_C at its edges. Forces listed: F_A = 88 lbs, F_B = 66 lbs, F_C = 44 lbs. Work shows resultant force F_R = 118.47 lbs, moment magnitude M = 757.9 ft lbs, and coordinates x = 4.46 ft, y = 4.46 ft.
 
You have missed out a step. You need to find the resultant force as a vector, not just its magnitude, before you can find the point where it acts.