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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.06, 1,520 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.06, 1,520 and 708.75 is: 978.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.06 : 1,520 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.06/1,520 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.06x = 1,520 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.06x = 1,077,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,300/1,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.42

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