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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,041.39 and 701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,041.39 and 701.91 is: 967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,041.39 = 701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,041.39 = 701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,041.39 × 701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 730,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,962.05/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.69

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