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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.62, 1,115.96 and 693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.62, 1,115.96 and 693.41 is: 1,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.62 : 1,115.96 = 693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.62/1,115.96 = 693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.62x = 1,115.96 × 693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.62x = 773,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,817.82/747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.04

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