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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.25, 1,046.87 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.25, 1,046.87 and 705.12 is: 970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.25 : 1,046.87 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.25/1,046.87 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.25x = 1,046.87 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.25x = 738,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,168.97/760.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.96

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