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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,033.98 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,033.98 and 703.22 is: 970.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,033.98 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,033.98 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,033.98 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 727,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,115.42/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.63

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