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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,036.67 and 709.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,036.67 and 709.79 is: 980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,036.67 = 709.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,036.67 = 709.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,036.67 × 709.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 735,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,809.27/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.18

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