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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,136.22 and 709.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,136.22 and 709.19 is: 1,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,136.22 = 709.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,136.22 = 709.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,136.22 × 709.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 805,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,795.86/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.21

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