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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,042.47 and 705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,042.47 and 705.92 is: 974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,042.47 = 705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,042.47 = 705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,042.47 × 705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 735,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,895.21/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.28

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