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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,130.70 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,130.70 and 709.52 is: 1,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,130.70 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,130.70 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,130.70 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 802,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,254.26/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.01

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