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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,124.55 and 713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,124.55 and 713.34 is: 1,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,124.55 = 713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,124.55 = 713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,124.55 × 713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 802,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,186.50/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.37

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