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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.06, 1,038.34 and 710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.06, 1,038.34 and 710.22 is: 977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.06 : 1,038.34 = 710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.06/1,038.34 = 710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.06x = 1,038.34 × 710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.06x = 737,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,449.83/754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.97

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