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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,040.30 and 712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,040.30 and 712.41 is: 983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,040.30 = 712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,040.30 = 712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,040.30 × 712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 741,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,116.56/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.81

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