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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,130.58 and 714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,130.58 and 714.87 is: 1,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,130.58 = 714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,130.58 = 714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,130.58 × 714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 808,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,217.72/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.67

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