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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,118.69 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,118.69 and 716.10 is: 1,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,118.69 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,118.69 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,118.69 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 801,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,090.33/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.03

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