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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,138.32 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,138.32 and 703.44 is: 1,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,138.32 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,138.32 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,138.32 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 800,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,739.82/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.16

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