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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,043.58 and 719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,043.58 and 719.38 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,043.58 = 719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,043.58 = 719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,043.58 × 719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 750,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,730.58/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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