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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,144.69 and 713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,144.69 and 713.94 is: 1,076.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,144.69 = 713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,144.69 = 713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,144.69 × 713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 817,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,239.98/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.89

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