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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.88, 1,135.82 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.88, 1,135.82 and 708.56 is: 1,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.88 : 1,135.82 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.88/1,135.82 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.88x = 1,135.82 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.88x = 804,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,796.62/757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.91

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