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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.55, 1,043.71 and 716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.55, 1,043.71 and 716.14 is: 989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.55 : 1,043.71 = 716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.55/1,043.71 = 716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.55x = 1,043.71 × 716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.55x = 747,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,438.08/755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.26

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