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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.52, 1,030.56 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.52, 1,030.56 and 705.12 is: 972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.52 : 1,030.56 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.52/1,030.56 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.52x = 1,030.56 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.52x = 726,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,668.47/747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.11

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