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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.14, 1,125.51 and 707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.14, 1,125.51 and 707.70 is: 1,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.14 : 1,125.51 = 707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.14/1,125.51 = 707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.14x = 1,125.51 × 707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.14x = 796,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,517.80/749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.24

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