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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.61, 1,028.06 and 698.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.61, 1,028.06 and 698.15 is: 963.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.61 : 1,028.06 = 698.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.61/1,028.06 = 698.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.61x = 1,028.06 × 698.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.61x = 717,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,736.60/744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.91

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