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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,115.21 and 697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,115.21 and 697.62 is: 1,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,115.21 = 697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,115.21 = 697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,115.21 × 697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 777,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,989.31/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.44

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