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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,119.51 and 704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,119.51 and 704.54 is: 1,054.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,119.51 = 704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,119.51 = 704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,119.51 × 704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 788,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,742.37/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.93

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