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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,133.33 and 717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,133.33 and 717.66 is: 1,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,133.33 = 717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,133.33 = 717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,133.33 × 717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 813,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,342.02/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.58

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