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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,117.54 and 713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,117.54 and 713.36 is: 1,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,117.54 = 713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,117.54 = 713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,117.54 × 713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 797,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,208.33/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.83

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