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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.35, 1,121.00 and 693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.35, 1,121.00 and 693.68 is: 1,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.35 : 1,121.00 = 693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.35/1,121.00 = 693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.35x = 1,121.00 × 693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.35x = 777,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,606.21/748.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.09

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