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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,129.14 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,129.14 and 700.80 is: 1,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,129.14 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,129.14 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,129.14 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 791,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,301.31/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.07

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