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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,053.06 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,053.06 and 703.88 is: 972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,053.06 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,053.06 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,053.06 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 741,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,227.87/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.48

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