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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,034.94 and 707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,034.94 and 707.78 is: 974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,034.94 = 707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,034.94 = 707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,034.94 × 707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 732,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,504.66/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.59

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