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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.90, 1,032 and 694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.90, 1,032 and 694.82 is: 956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.90 : 1,032 = 694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.90/1,032 = 694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.90x = 1,032 × 694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.90x = 717,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,054.24/749.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.20

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