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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,031.40 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,031.40 and 695.52 is: 959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,031.40 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,031.40 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,031.40 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 717,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,359.33/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.86

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