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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,036.02 and 709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,036.02 and 709.32 is: 979.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,036.02 = 709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,036.02 = 709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,036.02 × 709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 734,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,865.82/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.53

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