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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.54, 1,038.99 and 712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.54, 1,038.99 and 712.50 is: 982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.54 : 1,038.99 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.54/1,038.99 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.54x = 1,038.99 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.54x = 740,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,280.38/753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.40

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