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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,127.70 and 704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,127.70 and 704.10 is: 1,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,127.70 = 704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,127.70 = 704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,127.70 × 704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 794,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,013.57/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.89

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