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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,116.88 and 703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,116.88 and 703.52 is: 1,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,116.88 = 703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,116.88 = 703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,116.88 × 703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 785,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,747.42/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.32

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