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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,140.63 and 702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,140.63 and 702.73 is: 1,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,140.63 = 702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,140.63 = 702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,140.63 × 702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 801,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,554.92/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.26

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