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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,043.51 and 706.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,043.51 and 706.67 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,043.51 = 706.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,043.51 = 706.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,043.51 × 706.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 737,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,408.46/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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