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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,042.36 and 713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,042.36 and 713.91 is: 985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,042.36 = 713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,042.36 = 713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,042.36 × 713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 744,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,149.44/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.87

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