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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,139.13 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,139.13 and 701.73 is: 1,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,139.13 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,139.13 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,139.13 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 799,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,361.69/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.76

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