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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,041.68 and 713.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,041.68 and 713.41 is: 985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,041.68 = 713.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,041.68 = 713.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,041.68 × 713.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 743,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,144.93/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.19

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