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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.83, 1,136.80 and 702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.83, 1,136.80 and 702.50 is: 1,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.83 : 1,136.80 = 702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.83/1,136.80 = 702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.83x = 1,136.80 × 702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.83x = 798,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,602/757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.80

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