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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,130.25 and 710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,130.25 and 710.98 is: 1,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,130.25 = 710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,130.25 = 710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,130.25 × 710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 803,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,579.49/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.89

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