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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.39, 1,131.28 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.39, 1,131.28 and 701.04 is: 1,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.39 : 1,131.28 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.39/1,131.28 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.39x = 1,131.28 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.39x = 793,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,072.53/756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.50

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