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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.37, 1,036.17 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.37, 1,036.17 and 697.68 is: 962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.37 : 1,036.17 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.37/1,036.17 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.37x = 1,036.17 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.37x = 722,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,915.09/751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.14

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