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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.84, 1,048.22 and 708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.84, 1,048.22 and 708.32 is: 982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.84 : 1,048.22 = 708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.84/1,048.22 = 708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.84x = 1,048.22 × 708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.84x = 742,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,475.19/755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.32

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