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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.86, 1,044.36 and 705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.86, 1,044.36 and 705 is: 971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.86 : 1,044.36 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.86/1,044.36 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.86x = 1,044.36 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.86x = 736,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,273.80/757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.52

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