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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,036.96 and 709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,036.96 and 709.22 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,036.96 = 709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,036.96 = 709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,036.96 × 709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 735,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,432.77/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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