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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,105.92 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,105.92 and 703.48 is: 1,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,105.92 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,105.92 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,105.92 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 777,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,992.60/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.77

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