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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,133.81 and 702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,133.81 and 702.73 is: 1,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,133.81 = 702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,133.81 = 702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,133.81 × 702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 796,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,762.30/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.03

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