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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751, 1,036.74 and 707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751, 1,036.74 and 707.80 is: 977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,036.74 = 707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,036.74 = 707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,036.74 × 707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 733,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,804.57/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.10

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