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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,025.64 and 693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,025.64 and 693.96 is: 957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,025.64 = 693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,025.64 = 693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,025.64 × 693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 711,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,753.13/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.12

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