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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.79, 1,136.32 and 703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.79, 1,136.32 and 703.61 is: 1,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.79 : 1,136.32 = 703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.79/1,136.32 = 703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.79x = 1,136.32 × 703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.79x = 799,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,526.12/753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.67

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