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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.07, 1,047.63 and 712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.07, 1,047.63 and 712.16 is: 982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.07 : 1,047.63 = 712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.07/1,047.63 = 712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.07x = 1,047.63 × 712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.07x = 746,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,083.43/759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.89

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