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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.62, 1,130.49 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.62, 1,130.49 and 711.18 is: 1,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.62 : 1,130.49 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.62/1,130.49 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.62x = 1,130.49 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.62x = 803,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,981.88/757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.19

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