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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,135.14 and 718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,135.14 and 718.96 is: 1,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,135.14 = 718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,135.14 = 718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,135.14 × 718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 816,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,120.25/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.78

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