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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.93, 1,039.75 and 712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.93, 1,039.75 and 712.02 is: 983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.93 : 1,039.75 = 712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.93/1,039.75 = 712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.93x = 1,039.75 × 712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.93x = 740,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,322.80/752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.26

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