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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,048.92 and 718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,048.92 and 718.66 is: 992.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,048.92 = 718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,048.92 = 718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,048.92 × 718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 753,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,816.85/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.41

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