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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,140.12 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,140.12 and 707.76 is: 1,064.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,140.12 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,140.12 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,140.12 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 806,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,931.33/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.08

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