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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.93, 1,038.37 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.93, 1,038.37 and 711.02 is: 981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.93 : 1,038.37 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.93/1,038.37 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.93x = 1,038.37 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.93x = 738,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,301.84/751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.88

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