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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,123.17 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,123.17 and 706.32 is: 1,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,123.17 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,123.17 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,123.17 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 793,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,317.43/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.26

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