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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,124.28 and 701.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,124.28 and 701.46 is: 1,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,124.28 = 701.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,124.28 = 701.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,124.28 × 701.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 788,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,637.45/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.66

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