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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,132.04 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,132.04 and 705.66 is: 1,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,132.04 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,132.04 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,132.04 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 798,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,831.82/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.26

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