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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,052.02 and 707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,052.02 and 707.72 is: 974.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,052.02 = 707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,052.02 = 707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,052.02 × 707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 744,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,535.59/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.88

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