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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,124.30 and 704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,124.30 and 704.09 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,124.30 = 704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,124.30 = 704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,124.30 × 704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 791,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,612.96/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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