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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,035.54 and 709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,035.54 and 709.92 is: 980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,035.54 = 709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,035.54 = 709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,035.54 × 709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 735,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,150.56/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.04

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