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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,119.24 and 709.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,119.24 and 709.79 is: 1,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,119.24 = 709.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,119.24 = 709.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,119.24 × 709.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 794,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,419.76/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.06

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