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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.23, 1,032.37 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.23, 1,032.37 and 697.32 is: 960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.23 : 1,032.37 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.23/1,032.37 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.23x = 1,032.37 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.23x = 719,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,892.25/749.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.84

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