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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,133.56 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,133.56 and 716.88 is: 1,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,133.56 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,133.56 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,133.56 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 812,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,626.49/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.65

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