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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,046.83 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,046.83 and 707.32 is: 980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,046.83 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,046.83 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,046.83 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 740,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,443.80/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.93

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