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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,034.25 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,034.25 and 707.27 is: 973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,034.25 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,034.25 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,034.25 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 731,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,494.00/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.88

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