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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.56, 1,044.72 and 701.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.56, 1,044.72 and 701.00 is: 966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.56 : 1,044.72 = 701.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.56/1,044.72 = 701.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.56x = 1,044.72 × 701.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.56x = 732,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,343.50/757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.71

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