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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.12, 1,031.22 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.12, 1,031.22 and 701.22 is: 967.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.12 : 1,031.22 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.12/1,031.22 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.12x = 1,031.22 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.12x = 723,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,112.09/747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.87

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