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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,129.65 and 707.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,129.65 and 707.35 is: 1,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,129.65 = 707.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,129.65 = 707.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,129.65 × 707.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 799,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,054.57/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.52

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