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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.57, 1,037.88 and 710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.57, 1,037.88 and 710.66 is: 981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.57 : 1,037.88 = 710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.57/1,037.88 = 710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.57x = 1,037.88 × 710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.57x = 737,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,576.25/751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.39

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