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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,033.56 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,033.56 and 707.54 is: 977.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,033.56 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,033.56 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,033.56 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 731,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,279.87/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.07

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