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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,047.53 and 707.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,047.53 and 707.82 is: 981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,047.53 = 707.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,047.53 = 707.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,047.53 × 707.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 741,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,459.15/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.62

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