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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,036.16 and 709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,036.16 and 709.41 is: 979.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,036.16 = 709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,036.16 = 709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,036.16 × 709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 735,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,058.72/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.67

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