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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,115.88 and 696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,115.88 and 696.38 is: 1,038.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,115.88 = 696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,115.88 = 696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,115.88 × 696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 777,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,076.51/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.43

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