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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,122.36 and 705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,122.36 and 705.63 is: 1,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,122.36 = 705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,122.36 = 705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,122.36 × 705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 791,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,970.89/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.10

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