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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,115.64 and 704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,115.64 and 704.52 is: 1,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,115.64 = 704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,115.64 = 704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,115.64 × 704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 785,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,990.69/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.25

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