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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.80, 1,038.20 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.80, 1,038.20 and 710.90 is: 981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.80 : 1,038.20 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.80/1,038.20 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.80x = 1,038.20 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.80x = 738,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,056.38/751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.72

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