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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.89, 1,038.66 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.89, 1,038.66 and 715.44 is: 988.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.89 : 1,038.66 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.89/1,038.66 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.89x = 1,038.66 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.89x = 743,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,098.91/751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.31

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