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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.18, 1,137.72 and 710.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.18, 1,137.72 and 710.19 is: 1,065.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.18 : 1,137.72 = 710.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.18/1,137.72 = 710.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.18x = 1,137.72 × 710.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.18x = 807,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,997.37/758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.71

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