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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,131.84 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,131.84 and 711.84 is: 1,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,131.84 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,131.84 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,131.84 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 805,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,688.99/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.59

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