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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.31, 1,041.44 and 708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.31, 1,041.44 and 708.61 is: 977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.31 : 1,041.44 = 708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.31/1,041.44 = 708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.31x = 1,041.44 × 708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.31x = 737,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,969.59/755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.05

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