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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,127.23 and 701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,127.23 and 701.06 is: 1,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,127.23 = 701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,127.23 = 701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,127.23 × 701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 790,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,253.62/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.52

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