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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.34, 1,042.01 and 717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.34, 1,042.01 and 717.89 is: 991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.34 : 1,042.01 = 717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.34/1,042.01 = 717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.34x = 1,042.01 × 717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.34x = 748,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,039.76/754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.65

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