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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,048.05 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,048.05 and 718.04 is: 991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,048.05 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,048.05 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,048.05 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 752,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,541.82/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.57

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