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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,038.75 and 700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,038.75 and 700.25 is: 965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,038.75 = 700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,038.75 = 700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,038.75 × 700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 727,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,379.49/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.98

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