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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,036.37 and 709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,036.37 and 709.57 is: 979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,036.37 = 709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,036.37 = 709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,036.37 × 709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 735,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,370.92/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.88

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