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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.97, 1,037.06 and 710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.97, 1,037.06 and 710.07 is: 980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.97 : 1,037.06 = 710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.97/1,037.06 = 710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.97x = 1,037.06 × 710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.97x = 736,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,379.05/750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.57

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