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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,113.90 and 705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,113.90 and 705.68 is: 1,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,113.90 = 705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,113.90 = 705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,113.90 × 705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 786,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,056.95/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.44

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