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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,126.39 and 706.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,126.39 and 706.65 is: 1,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,126.39 = 706.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,126.39 = 706.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,126.39 × 706.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 795,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,963.49/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.70

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