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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,033.85 and 711.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,033.85 and 711.91 is: 976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,033.85 = 711.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,033.85 = 711.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,033.85 × 711.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 736,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,008.15/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.45

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