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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.54, 1,141.96 and 708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.54, 1,141.96 and 708.15 is: 1,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.54 : 1,141.96 = 708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.54/1,141.96 = 708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.54x = 1,141.96 × 708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.54x = 808,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,678.97/763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.12

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