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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.89, 1,129.78 and 704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.89, 1,129.78 and 704.02 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.89 : 1,129.78 = 704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.89/1,129.78 = 704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.89x = 1,129.78 × 704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.89x = 795,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,383.23/756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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