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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,125.14 and 707.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,125.14 and 707.45 is: 1,062.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,125.14 = 707.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,125.14 = 707.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,125.14 × 707.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 795,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,971.13/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.87

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