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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.76, 1,116.17 and 707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.76, 1,116.17 and 707.72 is: 1,054.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.76 : 1,116.17 = 707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.76/1,116.17 = 707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.76x = 1,116.17 × 707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.76x = 789,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,929.37/748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.99

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