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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,116.33 and 696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,116.33 and 696.69 is: 1,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,116.33 = 696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,116.33 = 696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,116.33 × 696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 777,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,735.95/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.89

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