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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,043.82 and 704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,043.82 and 704.52 is: 972.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,043.82 = 704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,043.82 = 704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,043.82 × 704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 735,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,392.07/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.28

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