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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.07, 1,132.71 and 709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.07, 1,132.71 and 709.51 is: 1,064.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.07 : 1,132.71 = 709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.07/1,132.71 = 709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.07x = 1,132.71 × 709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.07x = 803,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,673.15/755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.36

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