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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,135.91 and 713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,135.91 and 713.34 is: 1,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,135.91 = 713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,135.91 = 713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,135.91 × 713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 810,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,286.47/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.14

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