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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,037.16 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,037.16 and 710.16 is: 980.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,037.16 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,037.16 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,037.16 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 736,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,549.55/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.65

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