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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,123.73 and 706.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,123.73 and 706.49 is: 1,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,123.73 = 706.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,123.73 = 706.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,123.73 × 706.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 793,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,894.86/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.46

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