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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.25, 1,045.50 and 704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.25, 1,045.50 and 704.12 is: 969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.25 : 1,045.50 = 704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.25/1,045.50 = 704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.25x = 1,045.50 × 704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.25x = 736,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,149.59/759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.58

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