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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,130.90 and 708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,130.90 and 708.21 is: 1,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,130.90 = 708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,130.90 = 708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,130.90 × 708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 800,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,911.15/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.82

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