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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.19, 1,132.82 and 712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.19, 1,132.82 and 712.75 is: 1,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.19 : 1,132.82 = 712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.19/1,132.82 = 712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.19x = 1,132.82 × 712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.19x = 807,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,411.79/759.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.52

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