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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,138.50 and 717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,138.50 and 717.42 is: 1,076.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,138.50 = 717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,138.50 = 717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,138.50 × 717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 816,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,782.67/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.51

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