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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,128.02 and 700.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,128.02 and 700.05 is: 1,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,128.02 = 700.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,128.02 = 700.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,128.02 × 700.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 789,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,672.15/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.96

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