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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.90, 1,030.62 and 693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.90, 1,030.62 and 693.82 is: 954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.90 : 1,030.62 = 693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.90/1,030.62 = 693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.90x = 1,030.62 × 693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.90x = 715,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,064.77/748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.82

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