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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,038.92 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,038.92 and 700.79 is: 966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,038.92 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,038.92 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,038.92 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 728,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,056.05/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.60

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