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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,038.44 and 711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,038.44 and 711.07 is: 981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,038.44 = 711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,038.44 = 711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,038.44 × 711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 738,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,399.98/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.95

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