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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.81, 1,046.45 and 702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.81, 1,046.45 and 702.25 is: 968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.81 : 1,046.45 = 702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.81/1,046.45 = 702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.81x = 1,046.45 × 702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.81x = 734,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,860.77/758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.44

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