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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,125.38 and 707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,125.38 and 707.59 is: 1,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,125.38 = 707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,125.38 = 707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,125.38 × 707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 796,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,307.63/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.02

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