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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,037.64 and 707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,037.64 and 707.84 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,037.64 = 707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,037.64 = 707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,037.64 × 707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 734,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,483.10/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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