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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,039.23 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,039.23 and 717.12 is: 991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,039.23 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,039.23 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,039.23 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 745,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,252.62/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.69

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