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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,037.91 and 718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,037.91 and 718.17 is: 989.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,037.91 = 718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,037.91 = 718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,037.91 × 718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 745,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,394.63/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.77

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