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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,030.19 and 696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,030.19 and 696.83 is: 960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,030.19 = 696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,030.19 = 696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,030.19 × 696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 717,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,858.66/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.24

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