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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,126.64 and 708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,126.64 and 708.45 is: 1,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,126.64 = 708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,126.64 = 708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,126.64 × 708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 798,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,168.11/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.38

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