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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,029.61 and 695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,029.61 and 695.32 is: 958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,029.61 = 695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,029.61 = 695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,029.61 × 695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 715,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,906.72/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.09

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