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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.25, 1,119.81 and 704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.25, 1,119.81 and 704.08 is: 1,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.25 : 1,119.81 = 704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.25/1,119.81 = 704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.25x = 1,119.81 × 704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.25x = 788,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,433.03/750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.90

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