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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.65, 1,022.76 and 695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.65, 1,022.76 and 695.72 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.65 : 1,022.76 = 695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.65/1,022.76 = 695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.65x = 1,022.76 × 695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.65x = 711,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,549.47/742.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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