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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.78, 1,142.98 and 712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.78, 1,142.98 and 712.67 is: 1,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.78 : 1,142.98 = 712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.78/1,142.98 = 712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.78x = 1,142.98 × 712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.78x = 814,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,560.06/758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.51

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