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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,135.02 and 703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,135.02 and 703.64 is: 1,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,135.02 = 703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,135.02 = 703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,135.02 × 703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 798,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,645.47/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.18

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