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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.77, 1,039.87 and 713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.77, 1,039.87 and 713.36 is: 985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.77 : 1,039.87 = 713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.77/1,039.87 = 713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.77x = 1,039.87 × 713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.77x = 741,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,801.66/752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.43

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