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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.76, 1,075.30 and 713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.76, 1,075.30 and 713.50 is: 1,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.76 : 1,075.30 = 713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.76/1,075.30 = 713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.76x = 1,075.30 × 713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.76x = 767,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,226.55/718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.43

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