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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,126.38 and 705.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,126.38 and 705.85 is: 1,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,126.38 = 705.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,126.38 = 705.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,126.38 × 705.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 795,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,055.32/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.75

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