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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.29, 1,121.04 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.29, 1,121.04 and 701.73 is: 1,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.29 : 1,121.04 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.29/1,121.04 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.29x = 1,121.04 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.29x = 786,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,667.40/747.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.69

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