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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,137.24 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,137.24 and 704.16 is: 1,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,137.24 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,137.24 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,137.24 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 800,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,798.92/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.74

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