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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,117.76 and 716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,117.76 and 716.80 is: 1,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,117.76 = 716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,117.76 = 716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,117.76 × 716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 801,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,210.37/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.35

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