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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.11, 1,032.88 and 706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.11, 1,032.88 and 706.27 is: 972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.11 : 1,032.88 = 706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.11/1,032.88 = 706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.11x = 1,032.88 × 706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.11x = 729,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,489.08/750.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.51

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