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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,052.19 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,052.19 and 716.58 is: 987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,052.19 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,052.19 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,052.19 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 753,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,978.31/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.45

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