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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,037.40 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,037.40 and 710.32 is: 980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,037.40 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,037.40 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,037.40 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 736,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,885.97/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.91

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