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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,119.52 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,119.52 and 709.97 is: 1,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,119.52 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,119.52 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,119.52 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 794,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,820.90/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.34

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