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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.26, 1,030.76 and 694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.26, 1,030.76 and 694.47 is: 957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.26 : 1,030.76 = 694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.26/1,030.76 = 694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.26x = 1,030.76 × 694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.26x = 715,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,834.89/747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.95

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