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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.18, 1,129.64 and 708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.18, 1,129.64 and 708.50 is: 1,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.18 : 1,129.64 = 708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.18/1,129.64 = 708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.18x = 1,129.64 × 708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.18x = 800,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,349.94/758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.62

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