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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,036.22 and 711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,036.22 and 711.16 is: 979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,036.22 = 711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,036.22 = 711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,036.22 × 711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 736,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,918.22/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.84

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