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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,110.70 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,110.70 and 707.68 is: 1,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,110.70 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,110.70 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,110.70 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 786,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,020.18/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.07

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