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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,048.80 and 710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,048.80 and 710.72 is: 977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,048.80 = 710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,048.80 = 710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,048.80 × 710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 745,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,403.14/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.50

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