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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,057.52 and 701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,057.52 and 701.88 is: 972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,057.52 = 701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,057.52 = 701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,057.52 × 701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 742,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,248.63/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.24

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