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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.36, 1,118.49 and 717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.36, 1,118.49 and 717.56 is: 1,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.36 : 1,118.49 = 717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.36/1,118.49 = 717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.36x = 1,118.49 × 717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.36x = 802,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,583.68/750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.60

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