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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.82, 1,124.60 and 710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.82, 1,124.60 and 710.38 is: 1,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.82 : 1,124.60 = 710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.82/1,124.60 = 710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.82x = 1,124.60 × 710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.82x = 798,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,893.35/750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.03

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