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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,129.32 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,129.32 and 700.32 is: 1,048.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,129.32 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,129.32 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,129.32 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 790,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,885.38/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.47

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