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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,041.08 and 717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,041.08 and 717.19 is: 990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,041.08 = 717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,041.08 = 717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,041.08 × 717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 746,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,652.17/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.73

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