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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,119.40 and 716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,119.40 and 716.60 is: 1,066.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,119.40 = 716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,119.40 = 716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,119.40 × 716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 802,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,162.04/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.70

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