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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,028.45 and 706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,028.45 and 706.60 is: 967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,028.45 = 706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,028.45 = 706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,028.45 × 706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 726,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,702.77/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.80

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