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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,122.59 and 705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,122.59 and 705.74 is: 1,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,122.59 = 705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,122.59 = 705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,122.59 × 705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 792,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,252.82/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.32

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