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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.11, 1,122.42 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.11, 1,122.42 and 704.64 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.11 : 1,122.42 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.11/1,122.42 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.11x = 1,122.42 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.11x = 790,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,902.03/748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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